Award-Winning PRAXIS Tutors in Albany, NY

...in paper writing and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the knowledge as they reach their...

...one-on-one is a wonderful way to teach. I've tutored many types of learners, from ski racers to prison inmates, and, amazingly all the students are similar in that they are asking for guidance from me to be a more confident learner. I try to create an environment in which the student and I enter a collaboration: the student feels they need to bring their best work and also can tell me (very) occasionally if they...

...is in English and writing, but I love science and have spent my academic time pursuing it. Because of this I offer a unique cross-sectional perspective of both "hard" and "soft" subjects; I can teach you how to write about science in an accessible and engaging way, and I can show you how to come at writing and literature from a critical, comprehensive and methodical viewpoint. It is through mixing the disciplines that I find...

...6 years, beginning as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Los Angeles. I have taught nearly every subject in middle school classrooms, and I have taught both biology and algebra to high schoolers. My favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics and Spanish, as I find them to be the most engaging, but I enjoy and can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a...

...and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Mary Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I...

...and have experience teaching groups of students as well as providing individual lessons. Working in different environments, with a diverse range of students, encouraged me to explore more creative tutoring methods in order to understand and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning; a style that is adaptable and uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective...

...teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in ways that resonate with students and that students can understand. I take pride in my ability to make learning fun and rewarding -- even...

...member. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including standardized admissions tests through graduate levels, writing, literature, philosophy, physical science, and math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it a necessary component of a fulfilling life. I try to impart this perspective to all of my students. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, traveling, and playing sports. I briefly played for the NYU Men's Varsity soccer team. I...

...the opportunity to teach diverse groups of students, including those with a variety of learning, emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities, those who perform at or below grade level, and English Language Learners. I have collaborated with various treatment teams composed of teachers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and family-based services in order to better address students' needs. These experiences have helped me to become the balanced and caring educator I am today. My strengths include strong...

...spent a fair amount of time in the Hospitality Industry in Las Vegas, which, unexpectedly, introduced me to the construction industry. Through all of this, I have been a professional tutor for profit and pro bono. I believe education should be available to everyone regardless of age, sex, or socio-economic status, and I utilize learning identification to impart wisdom in the most effective way possible for each student's needs. I love that magical moment when...

...with significant behavioral and emotional disorders for the Basehor Linwood School District. I have a BS in Elementary Education and MA in Special Education and a MS in Curriculum and Instruction at KU. I truly love my job and feel like it is a gift I have that I can connect with these tough kids and build relationships. I love teaching all students and hope to have the opportunity to work with your child.

I am a native of Miami, FL who brings 39 years of experience in SportsMedicine/Rehab (Ortho/Neuro populations), Health Services Management/Administration, and Education. Having studied and trained at Northeastern and Harvard in Boston; I have been forerunner in the fields of Health/Wellness/Physical Sciences and Research. My passion has always been to extend education and mentor with my knowledge and experience.

I teach English with a focus in Middle and High School Literacy. I also have a passion for the humanities.

...I did my first degree to become an English Teacher/ Literacy Specialist. Thirdly, my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education has equipped me for many years of effectively teaching early childhood students all the core subjects. My Master of Education Degree has reinforced my capability as a tutor to deal with more intricate cases like learning disabilities among others. I was intrigued about books from age two, later on I read books by Edith Blyton,...

...a degree in Literature and Humanities. My research work on Spanish literature was published by the University's literary journal. After moving to Miami, I completed a Master's Degree in Modern Languages Education from Florida International University. I became a Spanish/Young Adults National Board Certified Teacher in 2005. I am a member of the Foreign Language Teachers Association and the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, and have been a certified AP Spanish teacher...

...Prince George's County Public School System for 6 years. I had the opportunity to work at both ends of the proverbial elementary spectrum. In fourth grade, I taught 9-and-10-year-olds science and math and as a kindergarten teacher I focused mostly on teaching children to read and basic mathematics. These very different experiences have provided me with a deeper, more meaningful understanding of what students need to be successful both academically and socially at different developmental...

...my Master of Education Degree in November 2017. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2017. I am presently pursuing my post graduate Ed.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction. When I am not working with students my time is focused on my family. I have a daughter who is a freshman in college and my son is a junior in high school. In my experience working with various and diverse learners, I...

Former fifth grade teacher seeking to facilitate students' academic ambitions. My first degree was in psychology at KU. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from UMKC for my teaching degree. I taught 5th grade for 10 years in Raytown.

I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky where I received my Bachelor of Arts in German and my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. Additionally, I am a graduate of Relay Graduate School of Education in English. I am a certified English teacher and have been a Reading Interventionist for grades K-12 for the past 5 years.